Associating Distribution Categories
On the item record, an item can be associated to a distribution network and distribution category within a network. This defines the ways in which this item can be distributed within the network. For example, Wolfe International can associate item records for different kinds of drinks to be part of the North America Network: Drinks category.
Distribution Resource Planning is part of Time-Phased Planning which is no longer supported. This functionality has been replaced by Planning Rules in Supply Planning (MRP).
To associate distribution categories:
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Open an item record in edit mode.
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In the Distribution Network field, choose the appropriate network. The network you select determines the categories available for you to choose. If the distribution network field is blank, then distribution category must also be blank.
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In the Distribution Category field, choose the appropriate category.
Note:The network and category you select must be associated with the subsidiary selected for the item in the Classifications section of the item record.
For more information see Creating a Distribution Network and Creating a Distribution Category.
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Complete additional fields as necessary.
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Click Save.
After a distribution category is defined on the item record, NetSuite can incorporate network transfers into demand planning for the item. In addition to increasing stock using purchases and assembly builds, network transfers can move an item where it is needed. With a Transfer supply type, NetSuite determines the source location of the transfer order based on the bill of distribution associated with the item.